Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (i)Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... | 1,546,425 | 1,968,865 | 3,157,869 | 3,361,416 | 3,834,707 | 13,869,282 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 1,546,425 | 1,968,865 | 3,157,869 | 3,361,416 | 3,834,707 | 13,869,282 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 13,869,282 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 1,546,425 | 1,968,865 | 3,157,869 | 3,361,416 | 3,834,707 | 13,869,282 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 142 | 87 | 256 | 3,759 | 6,084 | 10,328 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 241,482 | 417,020 | 546,866 | 212,234 | 272,689 | 1,690,291 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. | 15,569,901 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5. | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2015 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2015 |
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1
Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 |
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015: | ||||
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| b | ||||
| c | ||||
| d From 2013....... | ||||
| e From 2014....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2015 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2015 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
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| b | ||||
| c Excess from 2013....... | ||||
| d From 2014....... | ||||
| e From 2015....... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| PART II, LINE 10 | 1,690,291 |
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990, PAGE 1, ITEM B | THE ORIGINAL RETURN INADVERTENTLY INCORRECTLY REPORTED OFFICER COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. THE AMENDED RETURN HAS THE COMPENSATION REPORTED ON THE 2015 W-2 AND THE NONTAXABLE BENEFITS PROVIDED. THIS ONLY AFFECTED THE SCHEDULE VII OF THE ORIGINAL RETURN. THE SCHEDULE OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES CORRECTLY REPORTS COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ASSIT THE AUDIT FIRM WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE 990. THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REVIEWS A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 FOR COMPLETENESS, ACCURACY AND RECONCILIATION WITH THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. HE THEN REVIEWS THE DRAFT WITH THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PARTICULARLY TO ENSURE THAT THE NARRATIVES DESCRIBING THE AGENCY'S MISSION, PROGRAMS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ARE UP TO DATE AND ACCURATE. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS CHARGED WITH OVERSEEING THE FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES OF THE AGENCY. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REVIEW THE 990 WITH THEM FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | INDIVIDUALS SERVING AS DIRECTORS FOR LEARNINGWORKS ARE NOT COMPENSATED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AGENCY BYLAWS. THE AGENCY BYLAWS REQUIRE THAT, PRIOR TO ASSUMING A POSITION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EACH INDIVIDUAL MUST SUBMIT A WRITTEN LIST TO THE BOARD PRESIDENT OF ALL BUSINESSES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OF WHICH HE/SHE IS AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, MEMBER, OWNER, SHAREHOLDER, EMPLOYEE OR AGENT WITH WHICH LEARNINGWORKS HAS, OR MIGHT BE EXPECTED TO HAVE, A RELATIONSHIP OR A TRANSACTION IN WHICH THE DIRECTOR MIGHT HAVE A CONFLICTING INTEREST. THE STATEMENT MUST BE UPDATED ANNUALLY BY EACH DIRECTOR AND RE-SUBMITTED TO THE PRESIDENT FOR REVIEW. THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO BE FAMILIAR WITH THE STATEMENTS OF ALL DIRECTORS IN ORDER TO GUIDE THE CONDUCT OF THE BOARD SHOULD A CONFLICT ARISE. THE AGENCY BYLAWS FURTHER REQUIRE DIRECTORS TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM THE BOARD MEETINGS DURING DISCUSSION OF MATTERS IN WHICH THAY HAVE A KNOWN OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE BY-LAWS DO NOT PRECLUDE TRANSACTIONS WITH DIRECTORS UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THE DIRECT OR INDIRECT INTEREST CAUSING A DIRECTOR'S CONFLICT HAS BEEN FULLY DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD; 2. THE BOARD MAKES A DETERMINATION, ON THE RECORD, THAT THE TRANSACTION IS FAIR AND EQUITABLE TO THE AGENCY; 3. THE DIRECTOR WITH THE INTEREST IN THE MATTER REFRAINS FROM VOTING ON THAT MATTER; AND 4. NO SUCH TRANSACTION, IF ENTERED INTO, SHOULD JEOPARDIZE THE AGENCY'S TAX-EMEMPT STATUS UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)3. THE BYLAWS PROHIBIT THE HIRING OF A DIRECTOR OR HIS/HER FAMILY MEMBER TO AGENCY STAFF UNTIL SIX MONTHS AFTER THE DIRECTOR HAS STEPPED DOWN FROM SERVING ON THE BOARD, EXCEPT BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THE FULL BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, MADE UP OF THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, TREASURER AND THE CHAIRPERSONS OF THE FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES HAVE THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR PERFORMING AN ANNUAL EVALUTION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND FOR NEGOTIATING HIS/HER CONTRACT TERMS. THE FULL BOARD MUST APPROVE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CONTRACT TERMS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | LEARNINGWORKS USES THE MAINE ASSOCIATION FOR NON-PROFITS COMPENSATION HANDBOOK AS AN AID TO ASSESS APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION LEVELS AND PROVIDE COMPARABILITY DATA REGARDING COMPENSATION. THE MAINE ASSOCIATION FOR NON- PROFITS PUBLISHES ITS COMPENSATION SURVEY BI-ANNUALLY. THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE TOTAL AGENCY SALARIES DURING THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS. THE AGENCY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE AND ASSOCIATED COSTS ARE REVIEWED AT THAT TIME, AS WELL. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND THE MANAGEMENT TEAM ARE CHARGED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SPECIFIC STAFF POSITIONS WITHIN THE AGENCY, CREATION OF THE JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT OF APPROPRIATE SALARY RANGES FOR EACH. THESE ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS NECESSARY AS WELL AS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ANNUAL BUDGET PREPARATION. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 18 | LEARNINGWORKS MAKES AVAILABLE, UPON REQUEST, ITS FORM 990 AND ALL OTHER INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. AT THIS TIME THERE ARE NO PLANS TO INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION ON THE AGENCY'S WEBSITE. INFORMATION MAY ALSO BE ACCESSED ON THE INTERNET AT THE GUIDESTAR.COM WEBSITE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | LEARNINGWORKS CURRENTLY DOES NOT HAVE A FORMAL POLICY REGARDING PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. REQUESTS FOR SUCH INFORMATION WOULD BE ADDRESSED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | DEPRECIATION ADJUSTMENT 433 GAIN/LOSS SALE OF FIXED ASSETS 354 CHANGE IN TRNA -200,980 TOTAL -200,193 |
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